The Ottawa Titans have signed Canadian right-handed pitcher Zach Cameron (Hamilton, Ont.). This is Cameron’s first pro contract.
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After making his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers last year, Butler Prospects and Toronto Mets alum Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) was honoured at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet with a Special Recognition Award. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to Black prior to the banquet on Saturday.
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It was at his grandparents’ cottage in Bala, Ont., that Liam Hicks, who was recently selected in the Rule 5 by the Miami Marlins, fell in love with baseball. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with the 25-year-old catcher.
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Former Okotoks Dawgs strength and conditioning coach Brett Platts (Albany, PEI) will return as the Texas Rangers’ double-A Frisco RoughRiders’ strength and conditioning coach in 2025.
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INF/OF Jared Young (Prince George, B.C.) signed with the New York Mets in early December. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich spoke to the slugger about his decision to head to the Big Apple.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew is attempting to document all of the transactions involving Canadians in the pro ranks this off-season.
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Michel Laplante, the outgoing president of the Quebec Capitales, recently told Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge that one of the most memorable teams he was involved with was the 2009 Capitales, who won a championship and had eight Quebec-born players.
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Charles Demers has been named the new president of the Québec Capitales of the independent Frontier League.
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“He developed it. He supported it. He helped it flourish.
And in October, Michel Laplante said goodbye to his Quebec Capitales, an organization that has been near and dear to the 54-year-old for 25 years.
Who the Capitales are - the winning culture, the sense of family the organization embodies, the relaxed atmosphere. That’s largely been created by LaPlante, who has been front and center with the Capitales since he was 29-years-old.”
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“Tristan Peters is used to taking the plunge.
The outfielder made a name for himself with the Triple-A Durham Bulls by making spectacular diving catches in the International League.
He’s also been known to jump at the opportunities he’s been presented with during his baseball career.
It’s that mindset that has him hopping on a plane for South America to take part in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League this winter.”
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Vauxhall Academy and London Majors alum Kaiden Cardoso (Abbotsford, B.C.) has signed his first professional contract with the Ottawa Titans.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Justin Gideon (Pickering, Ont.), whose outstanding season with the independent Frontier League’s Quebec Capitales earned him CBN’s Murray Zuk Award, as the top offensive player in the unaffiliated ranks.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently spoke with right-hander James Bradwell (Gibsons, B.C.), whose outstanding season with the Quebec Capitales in 2024, earned him CBN’s Claude Pelletier Award, as top pitcher in the unaffiliated ranks.
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Kevin Glew recently caught up with left-hander Matt Wilkinson (White Rock, B.C.), whose dominant performance in the Cleveland Guardians’ organization earned him the Canadian Baseball Network’s Wayne Norton Award, as the top Canadian Minor League Pitcher (affiliated ranks).
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Legendary Canadian scout Walt Burrows picks the all-time All-Canadian College team to celebrate the 25th anniversary of CBN’s All-Canadian Team.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew shares some mid-week notes about Nick Pivetta, Cade Smith, Owen Caissie and Rob Thomson.
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Great Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) has been added to the Kansas City Royals’ 40-man roster.
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Fieldhouse Pirates and Junior National Team alum Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) has been added to the Chicago Cubs’ 40-man roster.
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The Canadian Baseball Network has announced its 2024 minor league award winners.
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With so many Canadians enjoying outstanding seasons in 2024, it will be a close competition for this year's Tip O’Neill Award.
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